1. Be Red Cross Ready Personal Preparedness Training

2. Be Red Cross Ready BUILD A KIT MAKE A PLAN BE INFORMED

3. Disaster can strike quickly without any warning You and your family may have to Evacuate Be confined where you are

4. Prepare ahead of time! Everyone needs a plan – for their whole family What to do Where to go Who to contact

5. Be Red Cross Ready Anticipate what can happen so you can better prepare

6. Be Red Cross Ready What types of disasters can happen in our area?

7. Be Red Cross Ready Types of Disasters 1.Earthquake 2.Fire 3.Flood / Tsunami 4.Hazardous Material Spill or Leakage 5.Thunderstorm 6.Terrorism 7.Health Pandemic

8. Be Red Cross Ready Disasters can occur at any time! Think about it How might a disaster impact our lives? What can we expect?

9. Be Red Cross Ready Disrupted communications Road, bridge closures No public transportation No water No electricity No gas Emergency services overloaded Facilities closed Injury, loss of life Property damage/loss Separation of families

10. Be Red Cross Ready MAKE A PLAN

11. Why do I need a plan? To help me stay alive –15 minutes to think about my hazards and options To help me stay in touch –5 minutes to set up contacts

12. Be Red Cross Ready Know The Plan Choose an OUT-OF-AREA contactChoose an OUT-OF-AREA contact Record the Information-copy to each family memberRecord the Information-copy to each family member Be Patient-Communication systems will be overloadedBe Patient-Communication systems will be overloaded

13. Be Red Cross Ready Know The Plan Choose 2 Meeting PlacesChoose 2 Meeting Places Right outside your home Outside of your neighborhood

14. Be Red Cross Ready Know The Plan Know two ways out of your communityKnow two ways out of your community Keep gas in your car in case you have to leaveKeep gas in your car in case you have to leave Leave immediately – things can be replacedLeave immediately – things can be replaced

15. Be Red Cross Ready Know The Plan Include your pets in your planInclude your pets in your plan Know the plans of places where you and your loved ones spend time such as a workplace, children’s school, etc.Know the plans of places where you and your loved ones spend time such as a workplace, children’s school, etc.

16. Be Red Cross Ready Know The Plan Finally, Review and Practice your plan with all members of your family Emergency contact card for each member of the family

17. Be Red Cross Ready BUILD A KIT

18. Be Red Cross Ready Prepare ahead of time! Keep one at home, at your job and in your car. Place kit in an easily accessible place. You should prepare a collection of emergency supplies grouped together for convenient, urgent access if you have to evacuate quickly.

19. Be Red Cross Ready  Water This is the most important item in your kit. It is recommended to store at least one gallon per person per day for drinking and washing. Store as much as possible. Your body needs more water when it’s under stress. A disaster kit should include:Water

20. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food Plastic bags help to organize and save space. Long-lived dry and packaged foods work best, like granola bars. Avoid foods that need cooking. Check expiration dates and replace supplies as needed. Avoid Salt A disaster kit should include : Food-3 days

21. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food  Flashlight Keep batteries removed from your flashlights to make them last longer. There are types of flashlights with cranks or alternative power sources. A disaster kit should include:Flashlight

22. Be Red Cross Ready Keep batteries removed from your radios to make them last longer. There are types with cranks or alternative power sources. Local radio stations for emergencies: 740 AM, 810 AM, 88.5 FM A disaster kit should include :Radio  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit  Radio

23. Be Red Cross Ready You may not get professional attention right away so know how to use your supplies. A disaster kit should include: First Aid Kit  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit

24. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit  Radio  Clothing Include an old pair of sturdy, comfortable, closed-toed shoes to protect your feet and leather work gloves to protect your hands. Also include warm clothing, raincoats, and a blanket. A disaster kit should include :Clothing

25. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit  Radio  Clothing  Medications Prescriptions cannot be refilled after a major disaster. Your doctor can give you an extra refill if you request it for emergencies At a minimum, keep a list of medications in your kit. A disaster kit should include: Prescription Medications

26. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit  Radio  Clothing  Medications  Cash & Coins ATMs and banks are not usually working after a major disaster. Pay phones might be the only phones still operating. Have small bills and coins. You don’t want to pay $20 for a loaf of bread! A disaster kit should include: Cash & Coins

27. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit  Radio  Clothing  Medications  Cash & Coins  Sanitary Supplies Include trash bags for garbage, toilet paper, a towel, feminine products, travel-sized bathroom items like toothpaste and soap. A disaster kit should include:SanitarySupplies

28. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit  Radio  Clothing  Medications  Cash & Coins  Sanitary Supplies  Important Papers A disaster kit should include: Important Papers Store copies of anything that cannot be easily replaced: birth certificates, proof of insurance, immigration paperwork, social security cards, etc. in a plastic bag. Put copies on a flash drive and send it to an out-of-town friend or relative. Out-of-region Contact

29. Be Red Cross Ready  Water  Food  Flashlight  First Aid Kit  Radio  Clothing  Medications  Cash & Coins  Sanitary Supplies  Important Papers  Contact Info. & a Map A disaster kit should include: Contact Info. & a Map Imagine life without online maps, freeways, or contacts from your phone. Physically write important numbers down! Out-of-Area contact

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31. BE INFORMED

33. Be Red Cross Ready Be Informed Plan what to do for various types of disasters Bay Area radio stations 740 AM, 810 AM and 88.5 FM will report accurate information and give instructions. Bay Area radio stations 740 AM, 810 AM and 88.5 FM will report accurate information and give instructions. Other ways to stay informed: TelevisionTelevision Weather StationWeather Station InternetInternet Printed NoticesPrinted Notices Telephone & Text MessagingTelephone & Text Messaging Local Emergency Warning SystemLocal Emergency Warning System

34. Be Red Cross Ready Be Informed Earthquake http://www.redcrossbayarea.org/http://www.redcrossbayarea.org/ Information, supplies and training courses http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/prepare/ How to prepare yourself and your homehttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/prepare/ How to prepare yourself and your home http://quake.abag.ca.gov/ Shaking Maps for your areahttp://quake.abag.ca.gov/ Shaking Maps for your areaWildfire http://www.firewise.org/information/who-is-this- for/homeowners.aspxhttp://www.firewise.org/information/who-is-this- for/homeowners.aspx http://www.readyforwildfire.orghttp://www.readyforwildfire.org /

35. Be Red Cross Ready Earthquake Fire Shelter in Place Be Informed

36. Be Red Cross Ready Bay Area Earthquake Impact There is a 62% probability of a strong earthquake (over 6.7) hitting San Francisco in the next 30 years caused by the Hayward or San Andreas fault.There is a 62% probability of a strong earthquake (over 6.7) hitting San Francisco in the next 30 years caused by the Hayward or San Andreas fault. In San Francisco, approximately 88,000 units will be destroyed and overall 180,000 Bay Area.In San Francisco, approximately 88,000 units will be destroyed and overall 180,000 Bay Area. 660,000 people in the Bay Area will be displaced from their homes and 330,000 people will have to go to a public shelter.660,000 people in the Bay Area will be displaced from their homes and 330,000 people will have to go to a public shelter. Over 12,000 roads in the Bay Area will be closed along with damage to bridges and overpasses.Over 12,000 roads in the Bay Area will be closed along with damage to bridges and overpasses.

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38. IF AN EARTHQUAKE HAPPENED RIGHT NOW… What would YOU do?

39. Be Red Cross Ready Duck Cover Hold On

40. Be Red Cross Ready Why don’t I want to run outside? Why would I want to run inside?

41. Be Red Cross Ready Things to Keep in Mind! During an earthquake, get underneath a table and hold on or go to an inside corner and cover your head. Don’t stand in a doorway.During an earthquake, get underneath a table and hold on or go to an inside corner and cover your head. Don’t stand in a doorway. Avoid injuries AFTER the earthquake: Protect your hands & feet. Beware of aftershocks.Avoid injuries AFTER the earthquake: Protect your hands & feet. Beware of aftershocks. Large-scale disasters may render cell phones and the internet useless. Texting may be your best option for communicating with someone out of the area.Large-scale disasters may render cell phones and the internet useless. Texting may be your best option for communicating with someone out of the area. Transportation disruptions may prevent you from leaving.Transportation disruptions may prevent you from leaving. Plan to take care of yourself for at least 3 days but it is recommended you have enough supplies for 7 days.Plan to take care of yourself for at least 3 days but it is recommended you have enough supplies for 7 days.

42. Be Red Cross Ready Earthquake Aftermath You may have no powerYou may have no power You may have no heatYou may have no heat You may have nowaterYou may have no water Immediate emergency help may be unavailableImmediate emergency help may be unavailable You may be unable to contact familyYou may be unable to contact family Your home may be damaged and you might be unable to return to itYour home may be damaged and you might be unable to return to it But you have a plan and you have a kit so you and your family and your pets are OK

43. Be Red Cross Ready Home Fire Safety Have working smoke detectors throughout the houseHave working smoke detectors throughout the house Escape safely if you can.Escape safely if you can. Know two ways out in case your exit is blocked!Know two ways out in case your exit is blocked! Feel the door with the back of your hand before opening it. If it’s cool, open it slowly.Feel the door with the back of your hand before opening it. If it’s cool, open it slowly. If you must go through smoke, crawl low under the smoke.If you must go through smoke, crawl low under the smoke. Once out, stay out! Call fire dept. from another placeOnce out, stay out! Call fire dept. from another place

44. Be Red Cross Ready Shelter in place THIS RESPONSE MAY BE NEEDED FOR CHEMICAL OR AIRBORNE HAZARDS Go insideGo inside Close windows, doors, other ways air can get insideClose windows, doors, other ways air can get inside Listen to radio or TV for informationListen to radio or TV for information

45. Be Red Cross Ready Be Aware Other Red Cross Resources: Tornado Warning and Alert AppTornado Warning and Alert App Wildfire AppWildfire App Hurricane AppHurricane App Earthquake AppEarthquake App First Aid AppFirst Aid App

46. Be Red Cross Ready Learn Life-Saving Basic Skills FIRST AID & CPR American Red Cross provides training throughout the Bay Area www.redcrossbayarea.org General Info, PreparednessFirst Aid & CPR: (888) 4-HELP-BAY General Info, Preparedness, First Aid & CPR: (888) 4-HELP-BAY

47. Be Red Cross Ready BUILD A KIT MAKE A PLAN BE INFORMED